Garden Visits 2026

Open only to members of the Arundel Gardens Association.

RHS Wisley

Friday 8 May  9:30 am – 5:30 pm (depart and arrive Arundel)

Our Association is affiliated to the RHS and 55 of us may visit at one time, during the year, free of charge. The route these days, though, is tricky and so we have hired a coach to take us to and from Wisley. The charge for this is £16 per AGA member.

You will have read in the gardening press about the many changes at Wisley and a visit there never fails to inspire. There is a new research centre, a plant centre, restaurants and cafes – and a shop. RHS experts will be able to advise and help, so all we need to hope for is a sunny day (although even in rain, given the many spots to sit, eat and drink, we shall have a lovely day). 30 places remaining

The Walled Garden at Petworth House

Wednesday 20 May  2:30 pm

Lady Egremont has kindly invited us for a very special second visit, and this on a date chosen by her when the white wisteria pergolas should be at their peak.

£22 per AGA member to include elderflower cordial and cake. 5 places remaining

Shalford House, Kingsley Green

Wednesday 15 July 2 pm

Paul Morrow, one of the owners (and garden designers) of Shalford House will give us a talk about the garden, walk round with us and then allow us plenty of time for our own wanderings. The garden is a plantsman’s heaven. A stream meanders its way from the house to a great lake, there are separate “garden rooms”, a courtyard, a greenhouse… and all overflowing with colour and delight.

£22 per AGA member to include tea and cake. 3 places remaining

To book a place on a garden visit, please print and complete the Garden Visits Form.

The Oast, Mayfield

Details of two further garden visits in August will be published in the April Newsletter. One of the gardens is The Oast at Fletching Street, Mayfield TN20 6TN. The owners, Mike and Tessa Crowe, are opening for the NGS on 18/19 April. Tessa says that the meadow “should be looking fantastic in April with a sea of blue camassia plus all the tulips in the garden proper”.